Preparing for Mock Interview

Which of the following is not a good strategy for preparing for your job interview

• research salaries so you can ask about salary and benefits at the beginning of the interview

• gather key resources (extra resumes, reference list) to take with you

• prepare answers to possible interview questions

• conduct research on the company/industry

What are three most important keys to success in interviews?

• making eye contact, showing enthusiasm, speaking clearly

• developing rapport, good posture, fresh breath

• good perfume/cologne, nice smile, fresh breath

• fresh breath, nice smile, making eye contact

How early is it best to arrive before an interview?

• 30 minutes

• 1 minute

• 45 minutes

• 1 hour

The best thing to do in an interview when you get a question that stumps you temporarily is:

• paraphrase the question while giving yourself time to think

• sit there and just stare at the interviewer

• keep saying, “good question, good question”

• respond with, “I just really can’t answer that”

What does the interviewer really want from you when s/he asks “tell me about yourself”?

• a 10-minute detailed story of your life, from birth to present

• a long-winded account of what you want from the employer

• a short narrative of your personal life, including your secrets

• a concise narrative of your professional background and goals and how they relate to the job at hand

How should you respond to the question, “where do you see yourself in five years?”

• “I just want to have a steady income that I am satisfied with and that allows me to be financially independent.”

• “I could see myself starting my own business.”

• “I just want to be at a place in my life when I’m happy with who I am — the job I’m doing would have to support that.”

• “I would hope I am still with this organization in a position of increased responsibility, making a vital contribution to its success.”

The best way to answer the question, “Why do you want to work for our company,” is by saying:

• “I’m really attracted by the great salary and benefits your company offers.”

• “You’ve been the market leader for the past five years because of the reputation of your products and quality of customer satisfaction and I would like to contribute my services to continue the organization’s successes.”

• “You’ve been the market leaders for the past five years, and I think it would be really great for my career to work for your organization.”

• “I love the fact that I can dress in jeans every day and that the office is only a five-minute bike ride from the beach.”

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common mistakes job-seekers make during job interviews?

• over-emphasis on money

• too much knowledge of the company

• lack of interest and enthusiasm

• limp, clammy handshake

As soon as you get back from the job interview, you should:

• put your feet up and relax, knowing you did a great interview

• quit your current job in anticipation of a new job offer

• immediately send off thank you letters/e-mails to each person who interviewed with you

Now, be honest and rate your confidence level ^_^

• I wish to be confident

• I am okay I guess

• I am very confident

• What is confident?